The Dawson County Health Department is requesting the assistance of community members in doing their due diligence in preventing the spread of Norovirus circulating in our area. Just because you have had Norovirus once, it does not provide you with immunity. Within three weeks, you could get it again.
Norovirus symptoms include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Preventative measures include:
Hand Hygiene – wash with soap and water NOT hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizer does not destroy the norovirus.
Disinfect - contaminated surfaces including laundry with chlorine bleach.
Launder – contaminated bedding and laundry should be washed with hot water, detergent and bleach
Protect yourself by wearing gloves when handling soiled items.
Food Prep – do not prepare food for at least 48 to 72 hours after symptoms end.
Stay home – Do not return to work or school or childcare for at least 48 hours after symptoms resolve.
If symptoms persist or worsen, follow up with your healthcare provider.
For more information click on the links below:
Norovirus Outbreak Management Guide: http://bit.ly/2RjNtcH
Symptoms of Norovirus: http://bit.ly/2ROWAB0
You are invited to our FREE "Stronger Together" Community Training on Tuesday, January 21st from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the DCHS Auditorium.
Jeff Veley will be back to train Mental Health Professionals, Educators, Youth Group Leaders, Health Care Professionals, Parents, etc. on how to train kids to deal with their squabbles. If you work with or around kids, this training is for you. "Squabbles" is a great way to train the kids that you work with in Conflict Resolution and to help them cope and be resilient.
We hope to see you there!
Everyone is invited to a Lunch & Learn on Monday, January 20th from 12-1 in the GPS Board Room (Merrill Ave Entrance).
Jeff Veley (National Resilience Educator) will be here to teach you how to empower youth to squash squabbles before they cause drama or trauma.
Bring a Brown Bag Lunch
Light Refreshments Provided
Hope to see you there (even if you can't make the whole hour)!
Mrs. Bjorge’s second grade class has been weaving using looms. They have been creating all kinds of things and loving every second!
What a Dino-mite group of students we had today at lunch! Be looking for your postcard in the mail!
Mrs. Greenwalt’s first grade class made their own snow today! They are little scientists!
1-8-2020 Bus 3 will not run this afternoon.
Please watch this video from Superintendent Schreibeis (2:15).
https://youtu.be/YRf82Jrk58I
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We are excited to hear all about the kids' break! If you haven't done so already please wash all coats, snow pants, hats, mittens, and backpacks!
From Transportation Dept:
Bus 4 will not run all day Thursday 12/19/19 and all day Friday (12/20/19).
We are still short on drivers.
From Transportation Department:
Bus 4 will not run this morning.
Yesterday we had a great lunch recognizing some of our Dino-mite students! We are proud of you! Be looking for postcards in the mail!
It's Grinch Week in first grade here at Jefferson! Look at these two Cindy Lou Whos!
1st and 2nd Grade Christmas Program will be at DCHS Thursday December 12th.
Every year, the first graders participate in a pilgrim lunch. They learn about pilgrim children and their way of life. Pilgrim children did not use silverware and stood while they ate. Our first graders even sported homemade pilgrim fashion!
Mrs. Hopfauf’s class got to learn about Thanksgiving in a different way! STEM learning pushes the limits!
We had 5 students receive Collectors Albums already! We are so proud of them for setting high goals and working hard! We are especially proud of their love for learning!
On Friday, we celebrated second grade’s reading goals! We are so proud of our young readers for working hard and enjoying reading!
Our survey closes on Friday (Nov 29th). If you haven't taken it yet, we would love to hear from you!
Thank you to everyone who has taken the survey already!
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From Transportation Dept: Tomorrow, Tuesday 11-26-19
Bus 1 and 5 will not run the afternoon route.
Not enough drivers.